Essence Festival 2025 Packages Prices. Get ready to dive into the vibrant essence festival of culture, the largest african american culture and music event in the u.s., where the streets of new orleans come alive with. It’s going to be epic this year!

“this festival is held every 144 years, equivalent to 12 purna kumbh melas (which occur every 12 years). General admission passes start at $150,.